BEGINNER POWER PLAYS

*4A. Skip Pass - "Cut" 

• The point player skip passes the ball to the opposite-handed crease player, initiating the play.

• At the exact same time that the pass is being released, the strong-side shooter cuts the middle and receives a pass (Option #1), taking the shot.  

• The passer (crease player) must be careful to make at least a 60-40 pass, otherwise if the cutter is covered, look to option number 2 (see bottom diagram). 

• Variation

  • Variation:  In leagues where dunking is permitted, the weak-side crease player can also receive the pass behind the net and then pass to the cutter (shooter or point).

*4B. Skip Pass - "Fill" 

• The point player skip passes the ball to the opposite-handed crease player, initiating the play.

• At the same time that the pass is being released, the strong-side shooter cuts the middle (receiving a pass only if wide open).  

• The point player backpedals toward the shooter position (filling) and receives the give-and-go pass for a shot (Option #2). 

• If neither option presents a quality shot, the point player can move back to the point position, the crease player can fill the shooter position and the cutter can go to the crease position.

• Variation

  • Variation:  The point player can also cut the middle instead of the strong-side shooter, with the shooter filling into the point position and the strong-side crease player filling into the shooter position.  

• *Note:  This play also works well against a Diamond Defense